Retaining walls can level a sloped yard, prevent erosion and look beautiful! Check out these distinctive retaining wall ideas ...

Are retaining wall blocks a... Photo by Tim CarterThis retaining wall was built with lots of care and skill. It is still perfect after 20 years of harsh weather.

Q.I'm lucky and have lots of medium to larger rock on my lot that can be easily harvested. I want to build a stackable rock retaining wall that will be about 3 feet tall and hold back that amount ...

Once we start bidding out a stone retaining wall, the costs stack up quickly. . TYPES OF STONE WALLS Stone walls come in three basic forms: dry stack, wet mortared stones or concrete block faced ...

A stacked stone wall relies on its own weight and the friction between the stones to hold back the soil. Larger stones work best, but be certain the scale of the rock matches the overall look you ...

A stacked stone wall relies on its own weight and the friction between the stones to hold back the soil. Larger stones typically work best, however. I have a collection of retaining-wall columns ...

Dan Snow suggested the 1-2-3 rule for retaining walls. These numbers refer to the proportions of the wall: top width to bottom width to height. A 3-foot tall wall should be roughly 2 feet wide at the ...

A&E; Ask The Builder: Rock retaining walls pit friction against gravity Sat., April 28, 2018 You can use forgotten technology to lift some of these heavy stones yourself, but it’s very time ...

Q: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just… ...